About Chelsea

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Chelsea Demographic Information

  • Age Ranges
  • Population
  • Income
  • Households
  • Schools
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Age Ranges 
0-915.88%
10-1711.36%
18-2919.84%
30-3917.86%
40-4913.20%
50-6410.48%
65 & Over11.38%
Population 
Land Area2.19 sq mi
Total Population33,183
Population Density Ranking (National)94th percentile
Population Density Ranking (State)85th percentile
Population Growth Rate0
Population Growth Rate Ranking (National)3rd percentile
Population Growth Rate Ranking (State)11th percentile
Income 
Median Income$31,770
Average Income Households W/ Children$46,178
Median Income Ranking (National)26th percentile
Median Income Ranking (State)12th percentile
Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National)36th percentile
Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State)19th percentile
Households 
Married39th percentile
Single61st percentile
Married With Children21st percentile
Married With No Children18th percentile
Single With Children15th percentile
Single With No Children46th percentile
Schools 
School District NameCHELSEA
Student/Teacher Ratio13.39 : 1

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What are some popular shopping venues in Boston?
Boston is a shopper's paradise, and some of the more popular places to go include the Downtown Crossing, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, SoWa Open Market and the Prudential Center, all conveniently located near Boston area apartments. more
What is Cambridge like?
Just outside Boston, Cambridge is home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, both of which create an exciting and rich college atmosphere for residents and visitors. more
How is our nation's history chronicled on the streets of Boston?
Downtown Boston is a great place to live and a haven for history, boasting the Freedom Trail and landmarks such as Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, Paul Revere's house and Faneuil Hall. more
Is it possible to find apartments that are relatively cheap in Boston?
Boston is an expensive city in which to live, but certain areas - such as Allston, Dorchester and Mission Hill - are more affordable, especially if you get a roommate or two. more
How does one get around using public transportation in and around Boston?
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority operates a extensive system of buses, subways, commuter trains, ferries and trolleys that serve the Boston area and 175 other cities. more
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